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Special Olympics Opening Ceremony IX Mena Games Abu Dhabi 2018
Special Olympics Opening Ceremony
Protec is proud to have helped deliver the glittering opening ceremony of the Special Olympics IX MENA Games 2018
The Special Olympics IX MENA Games 2018 opened with an enthusiastic bang in Abu Dhabi on Saturday 17th March. After taking a tour of the city, passing some famous landmarks along the way, the Olympic torch finally arrived at ADNEC to the applause of the waiting 2000 spectators. Once the ‘Flame of Hope’ cauldron was lit the show began, a video entitled ‘Welcome to my City’ was played and more than 1,000 Special Olympics athletes from 32 different countries entered the arena in a colourful parade to much excitement from supporters and athletes alike. Cheers and contagious smiles then rippled through the entire arena.
This is not only a significant event in the MENA region, but it is also an important test event for the 2019 World Games.
Our client and show producers, HQ Worldwide, wanted to deliver an opening ceremony that set the scene for the week ahead and paid due respect to the talented athletes from the UAE and visiting countries.
This is the second time Abu Dhabi has hosted the MENA regional games, the last time being ten years ago in 2008. The Games have grown in size from 23 countries and 12 sports to now over 32 countries and 16 sports.
Protec – honoured to have been part of such an inspiring show, provided lighting, audio and video as well as the rigging for the show in ADNEC. HQ Worldwide provided their own lighting design and the video content.
Special Olympics IX MENA Games 2018